Night-blooming Cactus

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, September 4, 2024

I am thankful for beauty in the night. My Night-blooming Cactus bloomed last night!
I think this type of Epiphyllum is called Queen of the Night.
The blooms are large and stay open only one night. They have a strong odor that attracts night-flying insects for pollination.

Have a blessed day!

I am linking in today with Thankful Thursday at It's a Small Town Life!

"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16

"Know ye that the Lord he is God; it is He that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture. Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise. Be thankful unto Him and bless His name. For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting; and His truth endures to all generations" Psalm 100:3-5

Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day, August 2024

Thankful Thursday and Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day

The northeast corner of Mississippi, USA zone 7b

A small tree: Althea, Rose of Sharon

Encore Azaleas bloom in the Spring and again in late Summer or early Autumn

A wildflower, Beggar's Lice, Hackelia virginiana

Crape Myrtle can be cut back to a shrub or let grow to be a small tree.

For pretty red blooms and delicate, frilly foliage: Cypress Vine

Phlox

Rose

Turk's Cap

Happy Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day!

To see what is blooming around the world, visit Carol for Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day

I am thankful for flowers! To see more thankful posts, visit It's a Small Town Life for Thankful Thursday

"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16

"Know ye that the Lord he is God; it is He that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture. Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise. Be thankful unto Him and bless His name. For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting; and His truth endures to all generations" Psalm 100:3-5

Thankful Thursday: Rain!

Althea bloom, Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, July 18, 2024

Today I am most thankful for the rain that came last night (just a little over 2 inches!).

Have a blessed day!

I am linking in today with Thankful Thursday

"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16

"Know ye that the Lord he is God; it is He that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture. Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise. Be thankful unto Him and bless His name. For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting; and His truth endures to all generations" Psalm 100:3-5

Thankful Thursday: Farmer's Markets

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, July 10, 2024

I am thankful for Farmer's Markets! Yesterday I bought these Cranberry Beans and ...

... several large tomatoes. It takes only one thick slice to make a delicious sandwich!

Have a blessed day!

I am linking in today with Thankful Thursday

"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16

"Know ye that the Lord he is God; it is He that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture. Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise. Be thankful unto Him and bless His name. For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting; and His truth endures to all generations" Psalm 100:3-5

Thankful Thursday: Common Mullein

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, June 27, 2024

I am thankful for Wildflowers! Common Mullein, Verbascum thapsus

Have a blessed day!

I am linking in today with Thankful Thursday

"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16

"Know ye that the Lord he is God; it is He that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture. Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise. Be thankful unto Him and bless His name. For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting; and His truth endures to all generations" Psalm 100:3-5

Thankful Thursday: Tiger Lily

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, June 19, 2024

I am thankful for big, bold, bright-colored flowers. My Tiger Lilies, Liluim lancifolium, are blooming!

Count Your Blessings!
Be Thankful!

I am linking in today with Thankful Thursday

"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16

"Know ye that the Lord he is God; it is He that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture. Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise. Be thankful unto Him and bless His name. For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting; and His truth endures to all generations" Psalm 100:3-5

Thankful Thursday: Day Lily

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, May 16, 2024

I am thankful for Day Lilies. They are very cheerful flowers, and they give you new blooms every morning!

Have a blessed day!

I am linking in today with Thankful Thursday

"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16

"Know ye that the Lord he is God; it is He that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture. Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise. Be thankful unto Him and bless His name. For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting; and His truth endures to all generations" Psalm 100:3-5

Thankful Thursday: Book Club

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, May 9, 2024

I am thankful for my friends in our book club. There are 12 of us that meet once a month for food, fellowship, and book discussion. This month we are reading "The Seeds of Change" by Lauraine Snelling with Kiersti Giron. It is about a family in Ohio in 1865 that decides to join a wagon train to move farther west.

I have not read any books by this author before so I am happy to find a new author. Have you read any of her books?

Have a blessed day!

I am linking in today with Thankful Thursday

"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16

"Know ye that the Lord he is God; it is He that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture. Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise. Be thankful unto Him and bless His name. For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting; and His truth endures to all generations" Psalm 100:3-5

American Robin

Pickwick, Tennessee, USA, March 5, 2024

An American Robin, Turdus migratorius, in a field of wildflowers - a very welcome sign of Spring!

I am thankful for the little things that make each day wonderful: birds, wildflowers, warmer weather.

Have a blessed day!

I am linking in today with Wild Bird Wednesday and Thankful Thursday

"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16

"Know ye that the Lord he is God; it is He that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture. Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise. Be thankful unto Him and bless His name. For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting; and His truth endures to all generations" Psalm 100:3-5

Signs of Spring: Daffodils

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, February 21, 2024

I am thankful that my Daffodils are blooming, a very welcome sign of Spring!

Have a blessed day!

I am linking in today with Thankful Thursday at It's a Small Town Life

"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16

"Know ye that the Lord he is God; it is He that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture. Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise. Be thankful unto Him and bless His name. For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting; and His truth endures to all generations" Psalm 100:3-5

Thankful Thursday

I am thankful for the ladies in our Book Club! Some of us have known each other for years; others are new friends. We met Monday to discuss "The Street Lawyer" by John Grisham. It was about the legal problems of homeless people, and those who try to help them. It grabbed our attention from the first and held it all the way through!

Have a blessed day!

Let us know what you are thankful for, visit It's a Small Town Life! - Thankful Thursday

"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16

Thankful Thursday

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, January 18, 2024

I am thankful that my pantry shelves were full - no need to rush to the grocery store before the winter storm.
I am thankful we had more propane added to our tank last week - no worry about not being warm enough.
I am thankful that the electric power stayed on - the snow and sleet did not cause trees to fall on the lines.
I am thankful that I have 10 books checked out from the library, and thankful for the extra time to read!

Have a blessed day!

I am joining in today with Thankful Thursday

"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16

Christmas Cards

Thankful Thursday and Little Things Thursday

I am thankful that people still send Christmas Cards. Yes, electronic communication is fast and easy, but I love to get actual cards to hold in my hands and use as part of my Christmas decorations!

Have a Blessed Day!

I am linking in today with Thankful Thursday and Little Things Thursday

"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16

Beautiful Autumn Weather

Pickwick Lake, Pickwick, Tennessee, USA, November 23, 2023

I am thankful for beautiful Autumn weather, for sunny skies, for cold nights and warm days!
(The concrete posts are at the edge of the parking lot).

Have a blessed day!

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"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16

Wind Chime

Thankful Thursday and Little Things Thursday

I am thankful for our senior citizens group. We meet once or twice a month for food, fun, and fellowship.
I won this wind chime playing Bingo at our October meeting!

Have a blessed day!

I am linking in today with Thankful Thursday and Little Things Thursday

"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16

Tennessee River

Thankful Thursday and Little Things Thursday

Pickwick, Tennessee, USA, October 17, 2023

I am thankful that we live within easy driving distance of the Tennessee River. There are always interesting things to see, and we especially enjoy watching the river traffic.

This is Ingram Barge Company's "Evey T" exiting the Lock at Pickwick Dam going downstream towards Kentucky Lake. I could not tell for sure, but I think its 15 barges are loaded with either sand or gravel.
(3 barges across and 5 barges long)

Have a Blessed Day!

I am linking in today with Thankful Thursday and Little Things Thursday

"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16

Blessed Girl

Thankful Thursday and Little Things Thursday

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, October 5, 2023

I am thankful for Blessed Girl shirts!

back of the shirt

"Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name." Psalm 100:4

Have a blessed day!

I am linking in today with Thankful Thursday and Little Things Thursday

"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16

Books

Thankful Thursday and Little Things Thursday

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, September 28, 2023

I am thankful for books and Libraries! I borrowed these three on Monday: "Big Lies in a Small Town" by Diane Chamberlain, "A Week in Winter" by Maeve Binchy, and "Nantucket Sisters" by Nancy Thayer. I worked 22 years in a library, but had no time to read. Now that I am retired, I am reading a lot. As someone said, "So many books, so little time!"

Have a blessed day!

I am linking in today with Thankful Thursday and Little Things Thursday

"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16

Books

Thankful Thursday and Little Things Thursday

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, July 27, 2023

I love to read, and I am thankful for libraries! I checked these out yesterday.

Standing in the Rainbow by Fannie Flagg
Death by Beach Read by Eva Gates
The Little Women Letters by Gabrielle Donnelly
Thistles and Thieves by Molly MacRae
The Pawful Truth by Miranda James

I have read other books by Miranda James and Fannie Flagg, but the other authors are new to me.
What do you like to read?

Have a blessed day!

I am linking in today with Thankful Thursday and Little Things Thursday

"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16

Thankful and Blessed

Thankful Thursday and Little Things Thursday

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, July 19, 2023

Strong storms came through our area Tuesday night. The electricity was out for twelve hours because the Highway Department had to cut trees that fell across the road before the Electric Power Company could get to the lines.
We lost a half-dozen pine trees and this huge oak tree that stood beside our driveway. I don't know how old the tree is, but it was already a large tree when we built our house 40 years ago.

We feel very thankful and blessed that it fell away from the house instead of on top of it!

Have a blessed day!

I am linking in today with Thankful Thursday and Little Things Thursday

"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16

"He will cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you will find refuge." Psalm 91:4